Admissions & Aid

USAHS focuses on providing the best and more appropriate academic and financial aid counseling throughout the admissions process. Whether applying to a first-professional, campus based program or a post-professional distance program, an assigned Enrollment Advisor is available to assist you from application to acceptance.

About

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.

Admissions & Aid

USAHS focuses on providing the best and more appropriate academic and financial aid counseling throughout the admissions process. Whether applying to a first-professional, campus based program or a post-professional distance program, an assigned Enrollment Advisor is available to assist you from application to acceptance.

About

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is a graduate institution that emphasizes health science education through innovative quality classroom and distance education. Founded in 1979, USAHS has locations in San Marcos, CA; St. Augustine, FL; Austin, TX and Miami, FL. USAHS offers degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, education and health science, as well as continuing education programs.

Cindy Mathena, PhD, OTR/L

Dean of Post Professional Studies

Campus

College

College of Rehabilitative SciencesCollege of NursingCollege of Health Sciences and Administration

Education

PhD in Education, Walden University
MS in Health Administration, Old Dominion University
BS in Occupational Therapy, Medical University of South Carolina

Research Interests

Educational technology

Areas of Expertise

Distance Education

BACKGROUND

Dr. Cindy Mathena is the vice president of academic operations and dean of post professional studies. She has served in several positions for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences since joining in 1997, and was instrumental in the launch of distance-education programs. Her responsibilities include oversight of online education, accreditation, continuing professional education, residencies and fellowships, and post-professional programs.

Previously, Dr. Mathena served as an adjunct professor for Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Tidewater Community College. She also served as executive director for Tidewater Center for Technology Access in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Dr. Mathena has 10 years of clinical experience. She served as occupational therapist for Rebound Rehabilitative Services and was a staff occupational therapist for Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Riverside Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Mathena was a contributing author of Pediatric skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants (Mosby Elsevier, 2000). In 2013, she presented on outcomes assessments at the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) annual conference in San Francisco. Dr. Mathena serves on the DEAC site accreditation team and is the co-chair of the Educational Standards Committee. She is an active member of the Florida Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.